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ELKHART — It’s still six months until the Oct. 31 deadline for nominations for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2018, but Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation, wanted to remind those considering nominating someone that they should start working on it now.

“Even though we are intensely planning for the induction dinner celebration for the Class of 2017 Aug. 7, it’s really not too early to start the process of nominating a deserving individual to the Hall of Fame for the Class of 2018,” said Searer. “It’s a lengthy process that should not wait until the last minute, so I urge those who are considering a nominee to download the guidelines and forms so their nominee can be considered for the Class of 2018.”

According to the guidelines, anyone can nominate a person to the Hall of Fame that meets the eligibility requirements. The only people who may not be considered are those who currently serve on the Hall’s Selection Committee.

To be eligible the nominee must be, or have been, an active participant in any segment of the recreation vehicle, campground, or manufactured housing industries for a minimum of 25 years. And starting with Class of 2017, Canadians can also be nominated.

The nomination form must be filled out in its entirety and must be accompanied by three supporting letters (no more, no less) that meet the guidelines for these letters. Incomplete nominations cannot be considered.

If the nominee is not selected within five years, he or she remains eligible only if the nomination is resubmitted and refreshed with additional information.

When evaluating a potential nominee, the selection committee will consider the nominee’s overall contributions to the good of the industry, to include both his or her positions, accomplishments, and innovations on the job as well as volunteer work both inside and outside the industry.

Special emphasis is placed on volunteer work done on behalf of state and national associations and owner groups, as well as the RV/MH Hall of Fame itself and other industry-related organizations and causes.

If a completed nomination form and three properly-prepared seconding letters are received by Oct. 31 of any year, the nominee will be in the pool of candidates considered for the following year’s class and for four years beyond that if not selected that year.

The Hall’s Selection Committee will announce its selections in January and those chosen will be inducted at the hall’s annual induction dinner in August. The Hall’s bylaws allow for up to 10 inductees per year.

“The RV/MH Hall of Fame welcomes nominations from all RV and manufactured housing sectors — manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, housing communities, suppliers, user groups, trade media, associations, etc. — for the class of 2018 and beyond,” said Searer. “The nominating committee is especially interested in receiving nominations for deserving early pioneers who may have been forgotten, passed over or overlooked in the past.

“The selection committee is made up of an equal number of members of the RV and manufactured housing industries, and members will only vote on nominees from their respective industries.”

Once the nomination form and supporting letters have been completed, the nominations may be submitted by mail, in person at the RV/MH Hall of Fame, or by fax at 574.293.3466. The mailing address is:

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Greg Gerber

A journalist who has covered the recreation vehicle industry since January 2000, Greg Gerber founded RV Daily Report on April Fool's Day in 2009. He also serves as the editor of the publication and website. As an Eagle Scout, he has enjoyed camping for decades and has visited every state except Hawaii. A DODO -- Dad of Daughters Only -- to three young women, he has two grandchildren as well. He currently splits his time between Wisconsin, Texas and Arizona.
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